Modified Dengue strain driving surge in cases: Health Ministry (opens original article in a new tab)

A modified dengue strain is driving a surge in cases in Sri Lanka, with health officials warning that its genetic changes make it more transmissible among a population with low immunity.

• A modified dengue strain is causing a surge in cases in Sri Lanka.
• The new strain has genetic changes not seen in previous strains.
• The population has low immunity to the new variant, increasing infection risk.